Medical Team Leader

Requisition ID: req47276

Job Title: Medical Team Leader

Sector: Health

Employment Category: Regular

Employment Type: Full-Time

Open to Expatriates: No

Location: Libya

Work Arrangement:

Job Description

SCOPE OF WORK:
The IRC seeks to recruit a medical team professional who hasstrong experience managing health programs within a volatile conflict effectedenvironment. The Medical Team Leader (MTL) is responsible for leading emergencymedical response team and coordinating with other emergency response teams andagencies to ensure that the response is effective and efficient, they work in avariety of settings such as hospitals, clinics, healthcare organizations,government agencies, or non-profit organizations. HeShe must be able to makequick decisions under pressure and communicate effectively with their team andother stakeholders.
Job Overview/Summary:
The MTL will work with the team, and field focal point forthe emergency response in Derna. S/he will report directly to the SMTL based inEastern Libya.
Major Responsibilities:
Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, standards,and policies.
Foster a culture of quality improvement and patient safety,implementing appropriate measures and protocols.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals to implementhealth promotion and disease prevention initiatives.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and documentationof healthcare activities, policies, and procedures.
Stay informed about advancements and trends in healthcaremanagement, regulations, and technologies.
Ensure that the health team utilize standardized protocols,policies and guidelines, as outlined by the Ministry of Health and WHO. Ensurethat all health activities are consistent with established best practices.
Ensure compliance with IRC policy and procedures throughoutprogram implementation.
Actively cultivate and maintain productive workingrelationships with key stakeholders in the east of Libya, such as governmentactors, UN agencies, international and local NGOs, and other pertinent actors.
Provide supportive supervision for the medical team,including development and monitoring of the emergency work plans.
Coordinate emergency response activities with governmentagencies and private partners.
Develop emergency response plans and procedures to ensurepreparedness.
Respond immediately during an emergency and provideguidance to the team on actions to take.
Manage and coordinate resources required for emergencyresponse.
Evaluate the outcome of emergency response and reviewexisting emergency plans for weaknesses.
Create after-action reports detailing the response toemergency events and suggest changes necessary to improve future response.
Maintain accurate records and prepare timely reports onemergency response activities.
Staff management
The MTL will oversee and provide technical support to themobile medical teams.
Professional Standards
The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values andprinciples outlined in the IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct.  These are Integrity, Service, andAccountability.  In accordance with thesevalues, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection fromExploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, FiscalIntegrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
Key Working Relationships:
Position Reports to: SMTL
Working Environment:
 This position will bebased in the IRC field office (Shahat) in Eastern of Libya with frequent visitsto the field sites. 

Qualifications

Job descriptions
Bachelor’s degree in medicine and surgery (MD equivalent)
Master’s degree is preferred for healthcare administration,public health, or a related field.
Experience in emergency management, disaster response, orpublic health emergency preparedness, and emergency response frameworks,preferably in a leadership role.
Knowledge of healthcare regulations, standards, and bestpractices.
Experience in healthcare management or administration,preferably in a supervisory or leadership role.
Strong understanding of healthcare operations, financialmanagement, and quality improvement processes.
Excellent organizational and time management skills toprioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills tocollaborate with diverse stakeholders and build relationships.
Analytical and problem-solving abilities to identifyissues, develop solutions, and make informed decisions.
Proficient in using healthcare management software,electronic health records (HER, DHIS2), and other relevant technology.
Knowledge of local healthcare policies, and healthcaredelivery models.
Ability to adapt to changing healthcare environments andembrace innovation and process improvement.
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The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values andprinciples outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct.  These are Integrity, Service, andAccountability.  In accordance with thesevalues, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection fromExploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, FiscalIntegrity, and Anti-Retaliation.